as in acidic
causing or characterized by the one of the basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
vinegary potato salad
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Recent Examples of vinegary
The Last Showgirl star, 57, told Alison Hammond of her vinegary hobby over cups of tea on British daytime show This Morning.
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
There’s a steak on offer, a brawny New York strip, cooked to a perfect medium rare but presented, for some reason, next to a pile of vinegary sautéed red bell peppers, and a saucier of funky, fishy crawfish béarnaise.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
The scientists next poured on a vinegary solution, which harvested metal ions from the particles’ surfaces.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2024
My favorite was the golden mustard sauce that was tangy and not at all vinegary.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
There’s a steak on offer, a brawny New York strip, cooked to a perfect medium rare but presented, for some reason, next to a pile of vinegary sautéed red bell peppers, and a saucier of funky, fishy crawfish béarnaise.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
The scientists next poured on a vinegary solution, which harvested metal ions from the particles’ surfaces.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Dec. 2024
My favorite was the golden mustard sauce that was tangy and not at all vinegary.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegary
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In oxygen-rich soil, microbes thrive, contributing to decay, and acidic pH levels erode natural materials like leather.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The sharp, slightly sour sauce brought the fries back to life with an acidic, satisfying kick.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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From lo-fi hip-hop to chamber pop, from acid funk to orchestral rock, the fingerprints remain.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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The floors are done in chestnut-toned wood, with acid green carpets made from bamboo silk, while the VVIP suite has its own private sitting room.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
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As of Tuesday, July 16, the list of draft beers is subject to change including a West Coast India pale ale, blonde ale and a fruited sour ale.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Off-smell: If the maple syrup has a sour or musty odor, err on the side of caution and discard.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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“Vinegary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegary. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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